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Protesters Assemble Why they came to UNF PAGE 18 Student Fees Accumulate On The New year, new fee for Ospreys Grid PAGE 8 Photo Essay PAGE 14 INSIDE HODGEPODGE 2 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1 , 2012 3

news 8 expressions 20 sports 24 Jan. 24 Criminal Mischief (Fine Arts Center Parking Garage) – An officer met with a victim who had been attempting to park her car in the ga- rage. The victim and another individual had been waiting for the spot, but the victim was closest, so she decided to take it. The other individual drove off while making derogatory comments toward the complainant. The complainant called UPD to report the incident but had to go to class Police before fully reporting. Upon returning to her vehicle, she found a key type scratch along the left rear panel of her car. The officer attempted to reach the defendant, but the number was not working. Investigation efforts are continuing.

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Jan. 25 Sick Person (Lot 18) – An offi- Jan. 25 Damaged Vehicle (Lot 18) – An of- Jan. 26 Backpack Theft (Lot 55) – An offi- Jan. 27 Sick Person (Osprey Fountains) cer observed the victim walking with ficer met with the complainant who said cer met with the victim who said his back- – An officer met with the subject and her bike and an unnamed white male. he was removing an immobilization boot pack and its contents were stolen while complainant. The subject was using an According to the male, he observed the from his vehicle. He believed part of the he was playing basketball. The victim assisted breathing device and was un- victim on the sidewalk at the entrance to boot punctured the tire. No damage was and three witnesses were playing bas- able to speak. The complainant said she Lot 18. The male said she crashed her bi- observed. The vehicle was taken to an ketball near the Osprey Fountains when observed the subject having an asthma cycle at that location. When the officer outside business for inspection. they noticed an unknown black male attack and contacted emergency services asked her if she remembered falling, the hanging around the area. They stopped for assistance. The Jackonville Fire and victim said no. She had minor abrasions playing, and the suspect walked up and Recue Department transported the sub- to her hand and cheek and complained grabbed the victim’s backpack and ran ject to St. Lukes Hospital. of being nauseous. Fire Rescue Personnel off. The victim asked the employees at arrived and transported the victim to St. the Fountains’ help desk if they had seen Vincent’s Hospital South. anybody filling the description of the suspect, and they said no. The victim said 8 24 the suspect looked like a person he had played basketball with a couple of days earlier. The officer conducted a search of // Ospreys rally with FSA // Bumpy road Lot 55, Osprey Ridge Road, the Walkway, Student Government swooped the Men’s basketball tries to get back Lot 10 and Lot 9 but found nothing. Capitol to address current student into the conference race.

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// Step back, President Delaney Presidential Envoys nab front-row “ tickets to GOP debate — in front 13 of the university’s president. 25 // National stations in 21 your pocket // GOP Battleground: If WJCT and Osprey Radio // ICE BROKEN The GOP debate came and went. somehow don’t satiate your need Hockey team looks to melt its The new dining facility located Find out how it fits in to the for new music, try out some of chilling losing streak in Daytona north of Osprey Hall is scheduled Republican primary race. the nation’s best eclectic streams. Beach, Fla. to open Aug. 2012. Students living on campus can walk directly under a protective overhang adjacent to the construction on their way to class. The opening of the new facility is set to coincide with UNF’s mandatory freshman on-campus housing requirement.

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Editorial SEX & Large men in suits RELATIONSHIPS I would compare it to Christmas at age GOP candidates ignore what matters most: education Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award six, to give you perspective, but I’m near Maggie by the Associated Collegiate Press. certain those two experiences can’t be ome may be aware of the equated. No, I’m certain that they cannot. Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in Seppi 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest nationally televised de- I nearly cried in excitement when I first by the Florida College Press Assocation. Sbate that took place at UNF walked into the theater. I have never even /// Asst. News Editor Jan. 26. Some may have even come close to crying on Christmas. Spinnaker Staff watched. But unless you tuned It’s true, the waterworks may have been And then it started. Editor in Chief Greg Parlier in to hear an oral onslaught from threatening only because I had not stopped We were told to start clapping and the Dear Ellie, Managing Editor Lindsay Montgomery four people vying to sound the moving since 8 a.m. And the idea of sitting candidates were introduced. It was surreal. smartest — or more accurately, in the same chair for two hours seemed like I have watched them prior to this, but the I really appreciated your article “You’re Art Director Grecia Valenzuela to make everyone else sound the most wonderful thing I could think to difference in experience is nearly unex- doing it wrong.” I especially took note Graphic Designer Barbara Georges the most foolish — you were do. Regardless, looking back, it was pure plainable. You can probably gather that, of your advice to set aside time for sex in News Editor Joseph Basco probably disappointed. excitement. The purest form and the most but I’m not sure you can to the extent of one’s relationship when both partners are Features Editor Ryan Thompson Let’s face it, these debates re- of it I’ve felt in a long time. which I am referring. Until you’ve experi- very busy. My boyfriend and I have had a Sports Editor Josh Brannock semble high school debate club I walked in, and I knew almost no one. enced it, of course. rough semester with opposite school, work more than a national discussion But I felt like I should have known every- The room cheered for each of them, but and extracurricular schedules. It got to the Copy Editor Arielle Pompilius about ways to improve the coun- one. Ever had that feeling? It’s intimidat- the claps for Mitt Romney were noticeably point where I started penciling in “sex” in Photo Editor Sean Murphy try. After all, CNN and the other ing, yet mesmerizing. For a period of time louder and many more cheers accompa- my planner for both him and I, trying to fit Layout Editor Joey Taravella media giants run them, so natu- I sat in my chair and merely listened to the nied them. This heightened excitement for our extra-long “lunch break” between my Web Editor Ian Albahae rally, it’s all about ratings. And conversations around me. him remained throughout the debate. internship and his job. It’s nice to know Asst. Photo Andrew Noble they think, maybe accurately, There was one large man in a suit - mind Really, from there, I remained focused that someone considered the importance to Asst. News Editor Maggie Seppi that we care more about petty you, all of the men were fairly large and in on what they discussed. I have always had “get busy” after an insanely busy week and Asst. Sports Editor Jordan Harirchi fights between candidates than suits, it seemed – who was discussing with an interest in politics, but it is far easier to that it’s actually okay when you find your- issues and policies. It makes for a friend how he was making the trek back to be interested when you watch it in person. self having to schedule the dirty deed in Asst. Features Editor Dargan Thompson good TV, anyway. Tallahassee in the morning for a judiciary I felt, in order to fulfill the opportunity, that red Sharpie in your planner (and secretly Staff Writers Katie Gile So the hope that we could get meeting. Now, that’s a reasonable conversa- I should remain attentive. Although, I did in your lover’s planner too). Staff Photographer Keri Weiland actual answers, or even just real- tion, but the funny part came when he said get sidetracked when I noticed President Contributing Writers Erin Ostrowsky istic proposals from candidates “but I’m going to have my aide drive me Delaney’s parents were sitting directly in Sincerely, Chris Jones at these debates is long lost. But back, I’m too old for this back and forth.” front of me. By distracted I mean I stared Planning to get busy you would think they would at After a few brief moments of consid- at the back of their heads and considered Cecilia Podrecca least try. ering who this man could be, my friend their place in society. Dear Planning, Sara Gossman For example, whatever hap- spotted Mayor Alvin Brown. I attempted I also found myself watching closely Rebecca Hoart pened to that little topic of edu- to take the creepy paparazzi picture from the camera man running up and down the I’m so happy to hear that! I love knowing Distributor Tyler Neimeyer cation? That thing that makes afar, before deciding to shove my way to isles. I paid even more attention to the man my advice is making a difference to some- Adviser John Timpe leaders what they are, elevates the front to take a real photograph with that remained squatted behind him rolling one, somewhere — especially because I Publisher Central Florida Publishing countries out of poverty and him. This was cool in a multitude of ways. and unrolling the cord attached to the cam- write about whatever I damn well please, Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 made the United States a world I was star struck and it was the first time era. His back must hurt. But he does a great most of the time. That said, what I want to 1 UNF Drive leader? That thing that is the en- I’d been that close to someone “famous” job of not tripping up the camera man. write about is whatever all of YOU want to Jacksonville, FL 32224 tire purpose of the very univer- and it wasn’t a member of a band. Oh, I wish I could find non-cliche terms to read. Luckily, you and I crossed paths this Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 sities where most of the debates and he was one of the few of whom I was describe the experience, but the more I try time, Planning. It’s a great idea to sneak Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 JOEY TARAVELLA | SPINNAKER are held? both aware of his prestigious position and to do so, the more I realize how impossible those bright red suggestions into your part- Fax: 904.620.3924 unfspinnaker.com Education was addressed more have a suggestion: Stop it.” him fit to take on President Obama in little more wisely. Blitzer raved about the actually recognized. it is. ner’s planner — I’m sure he appreciates the by Pink Floyd in 1979 than in the two He went on to suggest that higher edu- the general election, after he won the UNF campus all week on his show, but Following the encounter with the may- I watched history being made. I listened effort you’re making, especially in light of Florida debates meant to be a discussion of cation is “indoctrination” by the Obama Florida primary Jan. 31. failed to mention the topic those who call or, I found my way back to my seat and re- to them speak without a rival news source your busy, conflicting schedules. After all, how to improve the country amongst poten- Administration to hold power in America. We know where Obama stands after it home care most about when everyone mained there until the beginning of the de- misconstruing every word they spoke. I who doesn’t love to be wanted? tial leaders of the free world. He’s figured it out. Education is the path his state of the union address, saying was watching. bate. You may think this beginning sounds watched their body movements. I watched Clarification: In his defense, Rick Santorum did to power. It’s not about progress, helping that higher education should be avail- Instead, he focused on trade relations uneventful, but I promise you I was on the their facial expressions. I watched it all un- I hope, after all of your effort, your lov- Ryan Thompson wrote the Wolf broach the topic in a speech at the First kids be as good as they can be or the ad- able to all, regardless of economic stand- with Cuba, the Israel/Palestine relation- edge of my seat the entire time, both liter- filtered. It was wonderful, eye-opening and er shows his appreciation by helping Blitzer story on page 2 of the Jan. 25 Baptist Church of Naples Jan. 25, so it vancement of technology and innovation. ing. He appealed to students again days ship, and space. All fair, Florida-conscious ally and figuratively. unforgettable. I only wish more students you unwind. GOP pullout section. wasn’t completely ignored. It’s all about power. later in a speech at the University of topics, but education was left out. There were people circulating around could have this opportunity. We’re looked “I’ll bet you there are people in this Santorum may have fallen off the deep Michigan, calling higher education an It’s not enough to go to college campuses me, there was meeting and greeting among upon as an apathetic generation, as far –Ellie M. room who give money to colleges and uni- end, but at least he talked about it. Now “economic imperative.” to win the young vote. You must actually the many Republican stakeholders, it was as politics go. But if more students could Quote of the Week: versities who are undermining the very we know where he stands, and we can He went to a university and talked about speak to them about things that matter bright and lively. The excitement was pal- watch these first-hand, the apathy would “The first panacea for a mismanaged Email Ellie M. at nation is inflation of the currency; the principles of our country every single day take that into consideration at the voting education? What a noble thought. to them as well. Or maybe, in the case of pable. It did not matter that the attendees effortlessly be dissolved. [email protected]. by indoctrinating kids with left-wing ide- booth. Romney, on the other hand, doesn’t Granted, it’s the moderators that pick Santorum, it’s wise to keep your thoughts were voting for different candidates, it second is war. Both bring a tempo- ology,” he said. “And you continue to give even list education as an important top- these debate topics, so we should be fair. Wolf to yourself. seemed only to matter that they were there, rary prosperity; both bring a perma- Email Maggie Seppi at to these colleges and universities. Let me ic on his website. Yet Florida has found Blitzer should take in his surroundings a together, to literally watch history being Having sex or nent ruin. But both are the refuge of [email protected]. TALK relationship prob- made. It was evident they were as aware as lems? Ellie M. would political and economic opportunists.” the rest of the media of the importance of DIRTY love to help. Email -Ernest Hemingway Email letters to the editor to [email protected]. this debate. discourse@unfspin- As everyone began to settle, President TO US naker.com with your questions. Delaney made a quick speech, as well as Fee-paying students are entitled to Greg Parlier – Editor in Chief Joey Taravella – Layout Editor a few others that were fairly easily dis- Don’t worry, one free issue; subsequent issues Editorial Board are $.50. For non-UNF students Lindsay Montgomery – Managing Editor Ryan Thompson – Features Editor missed by myself, only because of the it’s completely each paper is $.50. impending debate. anonymous. 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The recently passed academic enhancement fee: My take on students’ financial investment in Florida’s higher education system

By Student Body President Matt Brockelman

In a unanimous vote Jan. 17, the UNF All of these things indicate an institu- course assistance from peers who went Board of Trustees forwarded the uni- tion’s academic quality, and an improve- through the same courses recently and versity administration’s recommenda- ment in these has lasting positive effects have mastered the content. tion for establishing a new Academic for students –– when these metrics in- A final attribute of this fee is an initia- Enhancement Fee to the Florida Board crease, UNF’s reputation increases. tive for which UNF Student Government of Governors. Then we can be more selective in our has spent a great deal of time over the As the voting student representative admissions; then we have, generally, a years lobbying: more library hours. on the BOT, I supported the fee’s passage. higher academic caliber of students in For the past several years, SG has I am asking you, the student body, to our student body. funded the library to stay open later thoughtfully consider this information All of this will result in UNF students as well as remain open 24/7 during before you decide this action was made being more sought-after by employers, finals week. by another stereotypical student body and I know we all want our degree to be This new fee is going to cover those president who loses sight of the students as valuable as possible. costs and add even more hours to the li- he represents. The sense the UNF administration brary –– there’s more than $50,000 of rev- While I always strive to find common has derived from statistical and practi- enue from this fee that can be used to do ground with the UNF administration, cal analyses of different areas of campus so. More student jobs will be created to you all are my number one priority when is one of targeted improvement. help satisfy the library’s staffing needs. differences arise. In saying that, there is In some academic areas, we are ex- My takeaway from this experience - more to this development than a simple ceeding expectations compared to other one I hope you can share once you see the “yes” or “no” vote. universities like us. In other areas, cer- benefits of this fee next year - is students I want to inform you of some important tain problems may be too extensive or should not automatically be opposed to details while remaining brief enough not too costly to solve. spending more money on a product - in to lose you in the process. This is by no The initiatives contained in this this case, our education. means a comprehensive article that cov- fee do represent a thorough, target- We have grown so cynical about pay- MAtt brockelman ers all of my views relating to our tuition ed effort to improve our students’ ing more, we often dismiss an extra and fee costs; to create that, I’d need at academic experiences. charge as useless; that is not the case in to budget money for, not just our higher least five times as many words. There is going to be an overhaul of our this situation. education system. If you watch the news When I received the first draft pro- student advising structure. The univer- There are, however, plenty of students nightly, you’ll see a similar funding posal for this fee toward the end of last sity is going to hire more advisors and who struggle financially to make ends problem playing out in national politics. semester, I quickly dismissed it as an probably open up major-level advising to meet while at UNF. They should never be There are much bigger forces at play idealistic but ineffective way to address sophomores. This will lower our student- forgotten or marginalized, and 20 percent when it comes to how much we pay for some of our university’s academic chal- to-advisor ratios, while allowing us to of this fee’s revenue will go to need-based our college degrees, but we do still have lenges. I thought some of the ideas were have better, more specific advising ear- financial aid for our students. a considerable amount of influence over worthwhile, but others were unrealistic lier in our college careers. If we invest intelligently now, we can many aspects of this campus. or flat out unnecessary. When advisors have fewer students to see the cost returned to us in several So, the next time you see a member The fee appeared to me as more of a manage –– which, in effect, allows them years because of better jobs and income of student government around campus, “wish list” for academic affairs than a to devote more time to each individual opportunities. consider reframing the question. It is student-oriented group of meaningful student –– a positive relationship be- Our tuition and fees have gone up usually “will you promise to do what- and cost-justifiable solutions. tween the two can form; there is also less about 67 percent since I started here as a ever is necessary to block a tuition or The underlying problem, however, of a chance that an advisor will make a freshman, and that fact occupies a great fee increase?” that got the fee discussions going was mistake if he or she doesn’t have a line of deal of my thoughts. But there are a lot of I would question someone who says real and not going away. Our graduation students waiting to be seen. variables feeding into that statistic that “yes” unequivocally because that means rates, though acceptable compared with This fee also provides for a wealth of we need to keep in mind. he or she either doesn’t understand the national numbers, are not really where peer-based programs. In simple terms, Some of you may always be opposed to state university system or is being dis- we’d like them to be. this would allow upperclassmen to be seeing your cost of education increase; honest with you. Percentage-wise, ours are in the 60s paid to mentor underclassmen in univer- I can’t blame you, and I don’t place any Rather, ask a different question: “How from year to year. UF, by comparison, sity-approved programs which would fit less value on your opinion because of it. will you ensure any tuition or fee in- has been in the 80s. In some situations, the students’ majors. I would much rather have seen that crease is utilized with the best benefit depending on the college a student is Although I personally - and probably a 67 percent remain at zero percent, but of the student body in mind? How will enrolled in (Coggin, Brooks, etc.), the good number of students - wouldn’t nec- it’s not as simple as our university rais- you make sure I, a student, can be con- student-to-advisor ratio can approach or essarily take advantage of a program like ing our tuition and fees just to receive fident that if I pay more, I will actually exceed 600:1, respectively. this, that doesn’t mean a large number of more revenue. get more?” The state legislature and the Board of others won’t benefit significantly. I wish it were that simple; it would Governors have also targeted retention In this instance, our students can certainly be easier to protect us from ris- Email Matt Brockelman at rates as a valuable performance measure gain valuable leadership experience ing prices if the argument were that shal- [email protected]. to track; over the last year or so, we’ve through mentoring, can have extra in- low. Unfortunately, our fate ultimately seen numerous efforts to make this sta- come from an on-campus job, and, on the rests in the hands of state politicians in tistic more positive. underclassmen end, can receive valuable Tallahassee who have the entire state NEWS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9

8 news Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 New fee may add 5 percent UNF Senate lowers SG GPA requirements, simplifies travel request process UNF, Florida Student Association rally in Tallahassee increase to tuition Senators at odds over GPA requirements for student leaders The fee would provide more academic advisers to undergraduate students By greg parlier Regardless, no one could be persuaded, editor in chief as the Senate approved the lowering of the While the media frenzy grew in Jacksonville, UNF student officials took their voice to the Capitol By Dargan Thompson assistant features editor requirement to 2.0 by a similar 20-16 margin. By Katie Gile academic enhancement The UNF Student Government Senate In comparison, the Center for Student Staff Writer fee revenue breakdown meeting lasted more than three hours Jan. 30 Media board, the governing body for the Students may find a new fee added to as senators engaged in an extended discus- Spinnaker, Osprey TV, Osprey Radio and Spin- As CNN media personalities took over their tuition this fall. Estimated Total Revenue: sion over appropriate requirements for SG naker Digital, requires its student leaders to The Green for the GOP debate, UNF Student The Academic Enhancement Fee was members’ grade point averages. have a GPA of 2.25 or higher. Government and a few concerned students approved Jan. 17 by the UNF Board of $2,131,861 The Senate eventually settled on lowering The bill will appear on the ballot in March traveled to Tallahassee Jan. 26 to have Trustees, and if approved by the Florida the requirement to 2.0, the minimum for any for student approval. their voices heard at the Florida Student Board of Governors this spring, it will go student to remain in good standing with the Association’s annual Rally in Tally. into effect for the upcoming fall semester. 10% university. This is .25 lower than the previous Club travel request process simplified $213,122 25% Hundreds of students gathered to rep- The fee adds a 5 percent increase to tu- 10% $529,989 requirement, but several senators wanted The Senate also passed The Travel Funding resent their peers within the 11 schools ition, which translates to an additional $200,828 to raise the bar even higher for the student Revision Act of 2012, which, according to of the State University System and ad- $5.16 per credit hour. 5% representatives. Interim Budget and Allocations Chair Fassi, dress issues pertinent to the universities’ The main focus of the fee is to create $106,561 “We are student leaders. Our academic will streamline the travel request process student bodies. programs that will improve student reten- 7% requirements should reflect that,” said Con- for clubs. $181,857 Though the trip was a day-long event for tion and graduation rates, said Jeff Coker, 7%$138,529 stitution and Statutes Chair Yousra Hebeishy “I wanted to cut some red tape that the UNF representatives, the rally itself was a UNF dean of undergraduate studies. after she presented the bill in Senate. “If you clubs have to go through to get their fund- formal 30-minute stint upon the front steps The fee would provide resources for an 14% can’t handle being a student, without the re- ing,” he said. “Seven weeks is a long time 20% $303,699 of the historic Capitol. array of programs that are designed to $426,372 sponsibility of SG added on top of that, then before an event to have to submit a request.” A proposed state constitutional amend- enhance student success and improve the 2% it’s questionable as to whether you’d be able The bill gives added responsibility to the ment filed in the House - House Joint undergraduate experience for the whole $33,000 to handle the responsibility of SG.” B&A committee to decide which clubs deserve

Resolution 931 - and Senate - Senate Joint student body. 10% The original document, as authored by the money they are asking for, and each Peer Mentoring/Faculty-Student Contract 2% Resolution 1508 - raised opposition from Some of the revenue from the fee would 10% E-Portfolios Hebeishy, suggested to amend the bill from request no longer has to be seen in the Undergrad Research 14% Supplemental Instruction student participants. It would provide Gov. go toward hiring more advisors. The stu- 5% last year’s 2.25 requirement to 2.75. After full senate. Grad Student Research & Scholarship 7% Rick Scott the power to appoint a student dent-to-advisor ratio would improve so that 7% First Year Experience that suggestion was met with an unfavorable This bill cuts the foresight clubs must give Course Redsign & Initiatives 25% Resources for Restructing Advising 20% of his choosing to the Board of Governors, advisors can take on more of a mentoring Students with Financial Needs response in the Constitution and Statutes the Senate when requesting funds for trips a seat currently held by the student-elected role. When they are strained, advising staff Source: State University System Florida Board Committee, Hebeishy decided to lower the by two weeks - from seven weeks to five. chairman of the FSA. can’t give the kind of intentional advising of Governors Regulation 7.003(23) requirement to 2.25 for SG representatives Former UNF Surf Club President and cur- Michael Long, the current FSA Chair that helps students, Coker said. and 2.75 for the president and vice president rent SG Senator Thomas Ritter thinks the bill and New College student body president, The fee also would set up a peer men- UNF may be asking for a tuition increase in her presentation before the full Senate, is a big step in the right direction for UNF to said the bill aims to strip students of the Katie gile | spinnaker toring program and provide more funding as well, said UNF Chief of Staff Tom but that was still too high for some. support their clubs. democratic process of election as he ad- University students and media across the state gathered on the Capitol’s front steps to hear FSA Chair Michael Long speak. to undergraduate research, which is an Serwatka. “This isn’t an honors club, this isn’t a Additionally, the bill gives clubs the op- dressed the crowd on the steps of the expensive but important part of students’ Universities in Florida are allowed a 5 scholarly organization, this is an organization portunity to place travel requests four times state capital. year to this year, and it’s gone up almost 70 “It was something they promised us, respective legislators through the year, studies, Coker said. percent increase per year on a combination where students voice their concerns to be a year, instead of only one. They still have a “How will the governor be a better judge percent,” Brockelman said. “But we’ll see and it should’ve lasted at least four years,” Brockelman said the significance of Rally Coker said the kinds of programs the of the activity and service, athletic and heard by other students who also have those $2,500 cap per year, as before, but now they of a student leader and a student represen- what the legislature decides to do.” Versace said. in Tally lies in the spotlight it puts on every fee would put in place are tried and true, health fees. Universities can also add an concerns,” said Elections and Appointments can request it over as many as four requests, tative than a student leader themselves?” He said this motion would Mitchell Haley, SG senator and psy- student affected by the legislation. recognized nationally as high-impact pro- additional 10 percent in fees above those. Chair Joel Versace. making it easier for clubs to go on multiple Long said. “Let us select our voice and let have added ramifications for UNF chology senior, said the interplay between “It’s not about 10 student body presi- grams. He said he believes they would ben- UNF added the Student Life and Versace, along with several others who trips throughout the year. us speak for ourselves. We do not need you student representatives. a decrease in Bright Futures and an in- dents coming out here trying to stop these efit the student body as a whole and give Services Fee last year, which increased tu- spoke out in the meeting against the amend- “They’ll be able to go to more events, to speak for us.” “We’re especially opposed to this at UNF crease in tuition would be detrimental to things, it’s about the entire student body students a more meaningful and engaging ition by 5 percent. If passed, the Academic ment - including SG Senate President Carlo and they’ll be able to be more competitive Matt Brockelman, UNF student because we just approved the [Academic statewide education. of Florida trying to stop these things,” undergraduate experience. Enhancement Fee will be the last fee for Fassi after stepping down from his seat as because they could have more talent,” body president, agreed the choice of Enhancement Fee] with the [UNF] Board “By restricting the budget, schools can’t Brockelman said. Coker said he worked closely with that additional allowance. president at one point - were concerned with Ritter said. a student leader shouldn’t be made by of Trustees,” Brockelman said. “I just don’t expand and students can’t get in,” Haley Lindsey Edwards, UNF Senate Pro Temp Student Body President Matt Brockelman Serwatka said UNF currently has a the principle of having a grade requirement “A lot of the surfers surf professionally, so nonstudent officials. think this is a year for a tuition increase.” said. “If tuition wasn’t increased, you and exceptional student education senior, and Student Government Senate President graduation rate of 47 percent, which is determine who can and can’t represent they don’t want to pay out of pocket to go to “It’s as if we told UNF students that they The third issue protested was another wouldn’t need Bright Futures as much.” said students must exercise their right to Carlo Fassi to create the fee proposal. about average for Florida’s universities but the students. a contest when it’s just for school pride when couldn’t vote for their student leaders and potential cut in Florida’s Bright Futures Sergio Saabedra, SG senator and fi- be heard. He said they added changes to improve is not satisfactory to him. “If you are in good standing, if you pay the school’s not supporting us,” Ritter said. just gave that power to [UNF] President scholarship. nance junior, said the two bills would harm “That’s something unique about the proposal, and he was pleased with “We would like to have a graduation rate [Activities & Servies] fees, we shouldn’t mar- “But now they are.” Delaney,” Brockelman said. “Not saying “$1 per credit hour [awarded by Bright students’ post-college career. Florida,” Edwards said. “We’re allowed to their contributions. of 70 or 80 percent,” he said. “We’d love it ginalize you,” Fassi said. “You should have If a request is denied in committee, or that [nonstudent officials] have poor judg- Futures] is already going down while “It’s hitting the students from both come here and voice our opinions and fight However, not all students are as optimis- to be 100 percent, but we know we’ve got to the right to sit in this room.” if the president vetoes it, the Senate could ment, but that’s something that needs to be our costs are rising. It should really only sides,” Saabedra said. “The current situa- legislation directly. It’s vital that we care tic about the pending fee as Brockelman push ourselves so at least 70 percent of our Ultimately, a small majority of Senate still hear the request with the sponsorship of decided by students.” be one or the other changing, not both,” tion is just cutting us off from opportuni- and show that we care.” and Fassi. students are graduating.” agreed, as Hebeishy’s amendment died by a eight senators. This caveat acts as a check on A motion promoted by many Florida Brockelman said. ties because it’ll be too expensive.” Abby Eldredge, a senior math major, vote of 19-17. Patience began to thin after the committee’s power to allocate funds. university presidents to increase the cost Because the gap between what the UNF representatives left the event early Email Katie Gile at said she has watched her tuition go up ev- another round of discussion over lowering A few senators expressed doubt in hand- [email protected]. Email Dargan Thompson at the GPA requirement further. ing all the power of approving requests over of in-state tuition by 15 percent until it scholarship covers and the cost of tuition to attend the GOP debate in Jacksonville, ery year since she came to UNF in 2008. [email protected]. reaches the national average caused anoth- is widening, further increases to the gap which Brockelman said may have weak- She said she used to get money back from “I don’t think any standard should ever be to the B&A committee, but Fassi assured er major point of contention. will leave graduating students with larger ened the FSA effort slightly. scholarships, but now has to take out loans lowered, and I don’t think this is an unbear- the Senate they would receive details of all Brockelman said Florida Gov. Rick debts, Brockelman said. “Legislators said there have been a lot to afford school. She was surprised to hear able thing to ask of people,” said SG Senate requests passed in committee. Scott’s recent announcement expressing a Joel Versace, SG elections supervisor of successful meetings with students so of another increase, and said she doesn’t Pro-Temp Lindsay Edwards. “By no means are The bill passed 30-6. desire to maintain tuition costs for the year and business management senior, said the far, though,” Brockelman said. “We have a Check out this story online at unfs- think it is necessary. Go to unfspinnaker.com for more we trying to dictate and kick everyone out may be a step in the right direction. scholarship’s decrease is unfair to college good turnout this year, and I think we’re all pinnaker.com to see an animated “I don’t think enough students will information about the Academic right now, but I think this is more Email Greg Parlier at “I went back and calculated my stu- student beneficiaries expecting the mon- pretty focused on why we’re here.” short of the news you’ve just read. take advantage of it to make it worth it,” Enhancement Fee. than reasonable.” [email protected]. dent tuition and fees from my freshman etary support it currently provides. Though student leaders meet with their Eldredge said. NEWS NEWS 10 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 11

UNF ITS department alerts students, Around the State Deadly I-75 pileup results in an investi- News in Brief faculty of an increase in phishing e-mails gation enforced by Gov. Rick Scott Florida Highway Patrol shut down I-75 south of Gainesville Jan. 28 after a tractor- UNF Student Government Senate passes joint ITS director says department received ‘thousands of e-mails within a short time period’ trailer hit a vehicle in the northbound lanes. There was low visibility in the area, due resolution bill, opposes removal of FSA from BOG to heavy fog and smoke from a 64-acre By Rebecca Hoart brush fire nearby. However, the highway The SG Senate passed a joint reso- Education Innovation Subcommittee Contributing Writer was reopened early Sunday, just after 3:30 lution Jan. 30 during its meeting that passed the bill 8-7. The bill goes to the a.m., and a series of pileups began around said the UNF student body opposes a house Feb. 2. 3:45 a.m., some of them fatal. Florida bill that could potentially take Student body presidents from Florida The UNF Information Technology In all, 10 people were killed in the string away students’ ability to elect a student State University and the University of Services department issued students, fac- of collisions, and Gov. Rick Scott has or- representative on the Florida Board Florida co-authored a letter that showed ulty and staff an email phishing warning dered Florida’s law enforcement agency of Governors. their support for the bill. in the Jan. 11 Osprey Update. to investigate what led up to the series Student Body President Matt of crashes. Brockelman traveled to Tallahassee Jan. Phishing is any attempt to deceive a per- 31 to oppose the bill. The Florida House son into giving personal information with Source: The Florida Times-Union the intent to use it illegally, according to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team website. SG approves Lend a Wing pantry to special “I’ve heard of phishing, it’s like those Around the Nation emails you get that say, ‘You have to see requests, additional $7,100 tentative this: funniest video ever,’” said Nathan Baxley, a UNF English junior. UNF’s Lend a Wing Food Pantry tentative. It is unclear how much, if any, Affordable Care Act proposes birth control sought additional one-time funding at of the additional funds will be needed. While those emails can contain hidden coverage at Catholic institutions the Senate meeting Jan. 30 to improve If the full $7,100 is used for renova- viruses, phishing emails lure the recipient and promote the pantry located in tions, $52,705.92 will be left in the SG As a component of the Affordable Care to disclose personal information in an at- UNF Hall. Special Request fund. Act, a federal order has been set forth to The $11,640 total has been passed tempt to gain access to financial accounts. begin next year that would require reli- by the Senate, but $7,100 of it –– the In late Dec. 2011, unknown hackers il- gious-based employers, such as Catholic col- portion dedicated to renovations –– is legally obtained a UNF email list and sent leges, to provide birth control coverage to phishing emails to the addresses in an at- SOURCE: UNF.EDU female employees. tempt to obtain personal information, ac- The UNF ITS department released a phishing warning on Osprey Update Jan. 11. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has ruled that religiously cording to UNF Director of Information affiliated nonprofit organizations must Technology Services Jeff Durfee. Multiple provide coverage starting Aug. 1, 2013. SG approves Health Administration Stu- UNF ITS staff members, including Durfee, The UNF Information Technology Services website offers an extensive amount of Providing birth control to female em- refused to comment on how the hackers ob- phishing and spam e-mail information. The site includes examples of phishing ployees could lower both pregnancy and dent Association travel request for $2,500 tained the list, for security reasons. scam attempts and tips on how to protect yourself. Go to unf.edu/anf/its/security/ abortion rates, according to an Institute of Medicine report. However, the proposal is The Health Administration Student Sen. Abagail Thomas from the Budget Durfee said this was unrelated to the Phishing.aspx for more information. being met with resistance from numerous Association was seeking travel funds and Allocations Committee introduced Sep. 2010 incident in which hackers stole Catholic institutions that currently decline to go to the American College of the bill to the Senate Jan. 30. the personal information of 106,884 UNF to prescribe or cover birth control. They Healthcare Executives Congress in students, alumni and applicants. operations are located in foreign countries victim of phishing is a matter of aware- disagree with the proposal, saying it would Chicago from March 18 to March 22. “We get [phishing emails] all the time, and target the United States, far from the ness, Durfee said. He said legitimate in- force them to violate their beliefs and pro- SG approved the travel request, mote ideas that betray Catholic teachings. granting HASA $312 per person, or but there was a notable increase in the vol- reaches of American law enforcement, ac- stitutions will never ask for passwords or $2,500 in total. ume we were receiving,” Durfee said. “We cording to an official report on phishing at personal information in an email. don’t keep count, but we were getting thou- the U.S. Department of Justice website. “If you get an email from your bank Source: The New York Times sands of phishing emails within a short People who send these emails are profes- alerting you of an issue, contact your bank time period.” sionals who work on volume, Durfee said. directly,” Durfee said. “Never respond to an Of all the phishing scams reported They send out millions of emails asking email that provides a link. You have no way SG appoints two new Senators, one Assoc. Justice Around the World to the ITS department, five people re- for accounts to be updated, threatening ac- of knowing where that link will actually SG appointed criminal justice junior freshman and Kaitlin Ramirez, an eco- sponded to the emails and had their count closure and any manner of scheme take you.” Sam Hackney as Associate Justice at the nomics freshman, to fill three general accounts compromised. to get account login information. Durfee Durfee said he recommends deleting Jan. 30 meeting. Senate seats. Baxley said he deletes anything he said they are after money, and one response emails that look unfamiliar. He also sug- Mexico hit with drought, SG also appointed Joseph Bass, a The senate voted 30-0-5 in favor of doesn’t recognize in his inbox. He said he can give them all they need to empty a gests a critical approach when viewing un- mechanical engineering and anthropol- Hackney’s appointment. They also voted cold snap ogy freshman, Anthony Tallie, a biology 27-0-7 in favor of the two new senators. is aware of the dangers unsolicited emails bank account. solicited email. Mexico is in the midst of a drought that could contain. UNF uses email to communicate with “I will stress this as much as possible,” the government deemed the most severe “When I had a Facebook account I got students, faculty and staff. Departments Durfee said, “don’t respond to emails that the country has faced since it began keep- a lot more [phishing messages] than I do may use email more often than snail mail ask for personal information.” ing records 71 years ago. The drought has left two million people now,” he said. or telephone to communicate. without access to water, and a cold snap has Plant City High School senior, UNF hopeful Phishing emails range from amateur to “Email is our main form of communi- Rebecca Hoart at [email protected]. compounded the area’s issues by devastat- professional in design. Some could appear cation with students concerning their ac- ing cropland in about half of the country. wins billboard contest in Tampa to be sent by a bank with a logo and a link counts,” said UNF Cashier’s Office Head The government has authorized $2.63 SG appointed criminal justice junior economics freshman, to fill three gen- that takes the recipient to the actual bank Cashier Heather Strange. billion in aid in the past week, but officials Sam Hackney as Associate Justice at the eral Senate seats. warn no serious relief is expected for at website. However, the user will eventually Strange said she has yet to hear of any Jan. 30 meeting. The senate voted 30-0-5 in favor of least another five months when the rainy be asked to enter his or her account creden- phishing attempts that posed as the UNF Check out this story online at unfs- SG also appointed Joseph Bass, a Hackney’s appointment. They also voted season most often begins. mechanical engineering and anthropol- 27-0-7 in favor of the two new senators. tials in a compromised space, Durfee said. Cashier’s Office. pinnaker.com to see an animated ogy freshman, Anthony Tallie, a biol- Phishing has evolved into a highly or- There isn’t much that can be done to pre- short of the news you’ve just read. Source: The New York Times ogy freshman and Kaitlin Ramirez, an ganized criminal venture that brings in vent getting the emails, but knowing what considerable amounts of money. 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Four Republican candidates battle it out at the UNF Fine Arts Center Santorum, Romney, Gingrich, Paul participate in a CNN-hosted debate

By Dargan Thompson Romney. The amount of negative adver- assistant features editor tising was an issue in many of the previ- ous debates as well, with candidates often UNF found itself in the national spot- claiming they have no influence over the light Jan. 26 as the CNN-hosted GOP debate political action committees, also called swept through campus. Super PACs, which raise money and run ad The debate was the last one before the campaigns separately from the candidates. Jan. 31 Florida primary. There was a lot Romney said he hadn’t seen an ad that at stake for the candidates in Florida, as accused Gingrich of calling Spanish “the the candidate that gets the most votes in language of the ghetto,” saying someone the primary will gain the support of all 50 else probably ran the ad. After a fact check, delegates from Florida at the Republican however, Blitzer said the ad was indeed his National Convention this summer. and was running on the radio in Florida. Florida was the fourth state to select its Gingrich got some boos from the crowd delegates. Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney when he refused to answer a question about and Newt Gingrich each won one of the his remarks regarding Romney’s personal three previous states, making the Florida finances. Romney took the opportunity to primary all the more important in distin- defend his financial record, saying he’s guishing a clear leader in the race. proud of being successful. It was evident that debates played a part “What you’ve accomplished in your life in the outcomes of the previous prima- shouldn’t be seen as a detriment, it should ries. After a strong debate performance in be seen as an asset to help America,” South Carolina, Gingrich surged ahead of Romney said. Romney in the polls and won the primary. The candidates discussed issues such as Although the debate at UNF was the taxes, health care and trade with Cuba but 19th Republican debate in this election cy- did not talk about education, despite being cle, Washington Bureau Chief of CNN Sam on a college campus. Feist said it was still important. Debates An interesting moment came when an are a better way to choose a candidate than audience member introduced himself as a misleading 30-second ads, as they allow “Palestinian-American Republican,” say- Americans to see who is an effective com- ing, “I’m here to tell you we do exist.” He municator, he said. did not look happy as Romney and Gingrich Romney, Gingrich and Santorum en- restated their pro-Israel stance; Gingrich tered the debate in attack mode as they Maggie Seppi | spinnaker stuck to his controversial statement that Guests began to fill the Lazzara Performance Hall after the doors opened at 7:15 p.m. fought for votes. However, Ron Paul, the Palestinians are an “invented people.” lone Libertarian, drew many laughs from Throughout the debate, all the candi- the audience with his quirky responses. dates criticized the Obama administration Paul’s National Press Secretary Gary What you’ve accomplished in your life and spoke of the changes they would make. Howard said Paul is focusing less on “win- The debate ended with each candidate ex- ner-take-all” states like Florida. shouldn’t be seen as a detriment, it should plaining why he would be the person most CNN host Wolf Blitzer moderated and likely to beat President Barack Obama in accepted questions from the audience as be seen as an asset to help America.” the November general election. well as from members of the Hispanic Maine and Nevada will hold their cau- Leadership Network, who joined in — Mitt Romney (R) cuses Feb. 4, but the next debate is not until via satellite network from Miami with Feb. 22 in Mesa, Ariz. The biggest day for CNN Español. the candidates will be March 6, called Super The majority of the debate consisted of to describe someone who would deport a Romney owned shares in the companies, to Tuesday, when people in 11 states will cast arguments between front-runners Romney grandmother or grandfather from their which Romney said that a trustee manages their vote. Fewer states are holding prima- and Gingrich, starting with a conten- family. He said he would give the grand- his investments in a blind fund. ries on Super Tuesday than in years past, tious back and forth dialogue on the issue mother rights to residency without citizen- “Mr. Speaker, have you checked your but it will still be an important day in de- of immigration. ship, so she could stay here legally. own investments?” Romney said. ciding who will run against Obama. Gingrich said he wants to be tough on “Our problem is not 11 million grand- Blitzer then brought in Paul and immigration but also realistic, saying mothers,” Romney said, getting laughs Santorum, asking if Romney and Gingrich Email Dargan Thompson at [email protected]. U.S. officials cannot round up and deport from the audience. should return the money they made off “grandmothers” and families that have Santorum and Paul had a brief argu- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. been in the U.S. for a long time. He stood ment over the next question on trade with “That subject really doesn’t interest by his ad that called Romney the most anti- Latin America but overall were left on me a whole lot,” Paul said. immigrant of the four candidates. the sidelines of the showdown between Santorum got one of the biggest rounds This attack got a rise out of Romney, Gingrich and Romney. of applause of the night when he asked who said the statement was “simply inex- The debate turned into a series of Gingrich and Romney to set aside their cusable,” as he is a strong supporter of le- personal attacks between Romney and “petty personal politics” and focus on Check out this story online at gal immigration. He said Gingrich should Gingrich as Romney used a question about the issues. unfspinnaker.com to see two ani- mated shorts of the news you’ve apologize for his “highly charged epithet.” the housing market to bring up Gingrich’s However, throughout the night, many just read. But Gingrich did not back down, ask- involvement with Fannie Mae and Freddie arguments stemmed from questions about ing Romney what language he would use Mac. Gingrich threw it right back, saying the negative ads put out by Gingrich and NEWS NEWS 14 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 15

ON THE GRID

The UNF campus took on an entirely differently look Aug. 26. As the magnitude of the event slowly presented itself, the excitement became apparent. The lull in enthusiasm dissipated. As reporters demonstrated their profession, it was clear they came to work. News trucks flooded our campus, and satellite dishes sprouted into the black sky sending coverage around the nation. UNF was on the grid. Sean Murphy NEWS NEWS 16 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 17

corridor and beyond, you have a more mod- greater than ever. So the business just has erate, larger electorate. [Regarding] TV to learn to adapt. That’s why you see The UNF students and faculty report minimal spending, [with] nine or 10 TV markets in New York Times newspapers are in trou- the state of Florida, there are the demo- ble. The New York Times now has one of disruption during CNN’s presence on campus graphics –– and the financial challenge the world’s best websites. John suggests slight advantage [to] Romney. But I think CNN’s is the best, but if you look University’s handling of the event pleased students and faculty & that’s the question. It’s Gingrich’s momen- at it, they have video up, they have pictures Q tum versus Romney’s money and organiza- up. It used to be the old gray lady. It was a tion. I think it’s gonna be very close. boring newspaper. Look at the Wall Street Journal and how it has changed in the last King Speaking of money, a lot of money few years. So the businesses were stub- A goes just to advertisements. In gen- born, everybody is stubborn. The CNN analyst discusses Jacksonville, presidential eral, what’s your opinion of political These changes are happening in a busi- advertisements on TV? ness. Everybody said: “No, we are going nomination races and journalism to keep doing this the way we have always King: In my business, I don’t get to have done it.” Well, then you realize, if you keep opinions. I get to cover races. There’s no doing the way you have always done it, question, with the Citizens United case at you will be out of business pretty soon. So By joseph basco the Supreme Court, there’s more money in everyone is adapting and changing. And news editor politics now. These Super PACs are having look, are there some things that are on the John King, host of the nightly CNN a big influence in this campaign. As long as Internet that I don’t consider journalism? news show, “John King, USA,” was one of they’re doing it within what the Supreme Are there some people who say they are the TV personalities present at UNF the Court says is legal, there’s nothing you news sites that don’t follow the rules that week of the on-campus Republican debate. can do about it. So everybody has to play I was trained by? Of course there are, but After the conclusion of his Jan. 25 news- by these rules. Is it having a huge impact? they have the same First Amendment right cast, King met with fans and students be- Yes. Romney had a big Super PAC with his to free speech as I do. hind the CNN broadcast tent located near friends, so Gingrich’s friends had to go out So you can’t fight it. The genie is out of keri weiland | spinnaker The Green. King posed for photos and an- and find support for him. It causes a whole the bottle with the technology, so you just Onlookers observed the guests that were invited into the Lazzara Performance Hall. swered questions for more than an hour, separate game. Essentially there are two have to do your job the best that you can never refusing anyone. campaigns: There’s the candidates’ cam- and trust in the common sense of the con- King gave the Spinnaker the oppor- paigning, and there’s the Super PACs cam- sumer that they will eventually pick a good By Maggie Seppi presented themselves, aside from limited Assisstant news EDITOR tunity to ask him questions regarding paigning, and sometimes they collide with product. And they will figure it out after parking due to the closing of the Fine Arts the GOP presidential race and the state each other. It’s a lot of money. And voters time –– who is objective and who’s not. If Center parking garage. of journalism. tell you they don’t like it, but then if you they want to watch opinion journalism, ad- After CNN’s week-long stay on UNF “The only problem I ran into was a ask them, “Why did you change your vote?” vocacy journalism that’s fine. That’s good, grounds, faculty, staff and students had few lack of parking, but the campus appeared When did you arrive in Jacksonville? their reasons often track with the advertis- that’s a part of the process, and it’s part of complaints about the disruption caused by organized and I haven’t heard of anyone ing. So voters say they don’t like the nega- the pie. And you just have to do your job the event. else having any problems,” said Heather John King: We flew in this morning tive ads, but it’s also no question they are the way you define your mission, and have Students and faculty seem to agree Kostrna, a senior psychology major who [Jan. 25]. influenced by them. The history of politics faith that if you do a good job you will be UNF’s handling of the event was both or- had classes in the Fine Arts Center Jan. 26. says ads work. That’s why you see so many rewarded by people who want to watch or ganized and professional, despite the clo- A bartender at the Boathouse said the Have you had a tour of the city yet? Sean Murphy | spinnaker of them. read or listen. sure of the Fine Arts Center parking ga- restaurant’s day-long closure and losing John King hosted his nightly show on The rage and the increase in visitors the day of a few hours pay was worth the publicity Green Jan. 25. He met with fans afterwards. King: I’ve been here many times in past Let’s talk about yourself and journal- Why did you get into journalism? the debate. UNF gained. campaigns. I was actually telling a story ism. How do you feel, with the Inter- “The university handled the process “It didn’t bother me that I couldn’t earlier today. My first campaign was 1988. Rick Perry got in and jumped up in the net and TV co-existing, what is the King: Curiosity. I’m just a curious person, absolutely magnificently,” said UNF Art work,” said Jen Marshburn, a Boathouse I was here with [1988 Democratic presi- polls, and then we thought Romney won best medium to convey news? and I was at school, and I just wasn’t sure and Design Chair Debra Murphy. “Some bartender. “I thought it was worth it to have dential nominee Michael] Dukakis after Iowa, and then Santorum won Iowa. So what I was going to do. I had a Shakespeare classes were cancelled and others were all of the press on campus, and some videos the democratic convention when he was you have three winners so far: Santorum, King: It’s a very different business. I start- professor who said: “You know, you really moved to different locations, but nobody on CNN.com were filmed in the Boathouse, going around to key states. That was my Romney and Gingrich. ed as a print reporter right out of college. like to write. You should go try some jour- seemed to mind. Everyone was cheerful so it gave us publicity, too.” first time here, working for politics. This So anyone who tells you they know I worked at my student newspaper back in nalism.” So I said OK. I took a few courses, and complimentary.” UNF Associate Vice President of is my seventh presidential campaign, so what’s going to happen, I wouldn’t listen the 1980s –– you weren’t alive. And the busi- and I had a smart enough professor who John Hail, UNF’s director of physical Student and International Affairs Everett I’ve been back every time since. The last to him for very long. If you look at the de- nesses changed dramatically. I was a print said: “I can only teach you so much in facilities, said the university succeeded in Malcolm also reported only one incident campaign, I did a documentary on John mographics of the state, you would think guy for 12 years; I’ve been in television for class. If you really want to do this, try an making accommodations the day of the de- the day of the debate, which involved the McCain, who, of course, did his training slight advantage Romney. South Carolina 14 years. The business is evolving with the internship.” I got an internship with the bate, and he was pleased with the campus’ controversial Gainesville, Fla. pastor at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. So, is a very conservative state. Gingrich is a technology; however, there are times when Associated Press. I got to cover trials, fires, condition following the event. Terry Jones. I spent a lot of time here working on the Southerner, so he had an edge there. the business is struggling. Newspapers cops and robbers, the state legislature and “It really went as flawlessly as we could [Terry Jones’ group] came on campus, documentary, as well as just regular cam- Plus, he had very strong debate perfor- are struggling. the governor. And I said: “Wow, they pay have hoped for,” Hail said. “Looking at the and they were using an amplified sound de- paign stuff, so I love it here. mances. So he had big momentum in South Some newsmagazines are struggling, people to do this?” And that was 27 years grounds the next day, I was pleasantly sur- vice in an area that the university consid- Carolina. If you look at the polling now, even the broadcast medium. You can’t ago, and I’m still having fun. I’m just cu- prised. There was very little litter.” ered a quiet zone. They were informed that With Florida, there are many ques- essentially you have a dead heat. You have have appointment television. You can’t tell rious. I call this the curiosity business –– Student perspectives of the accommoda- they had to move, and they immediately tions as to who will win, but it seems conservative voters here. You have Tea somebody you have to watch John King at 6 learn every day. If I don’t learn every day, tions that made the campus debate-ready apologized and relocated, Malcolm said. to be either Romney or Gingrich. In Party voters here. You have evangelical vot- every night, especially somebody younger it’s a bad day. mirrored those of the faculty. “I’m happy to report that everything ers here. And Gingrich has an advantage because they know they can either TiVo “I had no real issues getting to class the went extremely well,” Malcolm said. “I re- your opinion, who do you think will among those constituencies. But you also it, they can go online and watch the pieces Email Joseph Basco at day of the debate,” said Robert Douglas, a ally applaud the university as a whole be- likely be the favorite here in Florida? have a more moderate –– and I’ll call them they want, they can go to Hulu. There are [email protected]. voice performance junior. “I had planned cause it was a total university-wide effort King: Well, it’s really hard to say. The thing moderate –– conservatives. I’m not saying so many places. on coming early anyway, but it seemed that to have this even run as successfully as that makes this Republican race so inter- they’re liberal Republicans, but they’re There’s so many ways to get the news students and faculty at the university knew it did.” esting is the constant volatility. There were not as conservative. You know, in the state, when you want it, how you want it, in the what needed to happen and how to go about times when Michelle Bachmann was up. the panhandle and further north, you have form you want it, that the whole appoint- doing it.” There was this rumor Donald Trump conservative voters. ment television model is in trouble right Students who had classes in the Fine Email Maggie Seppi at was gonna get in, Herman Cain had a run, As you go down Tampa and the I-4 now. But, the thirst for information is Arts Center agreed that no real issues [email protected]. NEWS NEWS 18 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 19

Newt Gingrich speaks in front of veterans Protesters swarm The Green before and students at the UNF University Center Students, faculty respond to the Republican debate By Erin Ostrowsky and Ryan Thompson Gingrich focuses on military affairs, healthcare, ‘Islamicism’ the start of the GOP debate Osprey Radio News Director and Spinnaker Features Editor Groups with various viewpoints protest the debate, Republican Party UNF students and faculty watched the By Hali Harden Republican debate Jan. 26 as it unfolded at Contributing Writer By Jordan Harirchi the Lazzara Performance Hall in the Fine assisstant sports editor Arts Center. Military veterans and supporters were Though CNN and the Florida present Jan. 26 as Republican presidential Protest groups from across the political Republican Party restricted entry into candidate Newt Gingrich made an appear- spectrum filled The Green before the GOP the Lazzara Performance Hall, students ance at a Veterans for a Stronger America debate Jan. 26. and faculty found alternate viewing rally held at UNF’s University Center sev- Groups present included Occupy methods to see the four major remaining en hours before the CNN-hosted GOP de- Jacksonville, the UNF Pride Club and Ron Republican candidates. bate took place on campus. Paul supporters. “I definitely took a lot more out of it, be- Gingrich discussed national security, Occupy Jacksonville, whose main goals ing able to experience it with a group of my necessary tactics the U.S. government are to remove money from politics, end peers,” said Carley Robinson, a UNF com- should take to sustain it and what he feels corporate personhood and bridge the gap munication junior, who watched the debate the U.S. owes veterans, among other issues. between the wealthy and poor, was the only inside the Robinson Theater amongst fel- Gingrich said his ideas differ greatly group registered to protest on The Green. low students and faculty. from Obama’s on the topic of national se- Occupy Jax protester Doc Justice, who Other students also appreciated the curity. He said there are issues that need to wouldn’t disclose his real name, said the experience of watching the debate as be discussed in greater detail than 10-sec- government is composed of two sides that a community. ond sound bites or 30-second commercials. need to come together to solve the prob- “I think I enjoyed it more than I thought He expressed a need for serious national lems of this nation. I would,” said Nancy Winckler-Zungia, a conversation on issues like health care and “Personally, I don’t give a shit about UNF communication senior. job creation. political parties,” Doc said. “I realize that The audience unified to celebrate He said he believed the potential threat sean Murphy| spinnaker the problems in our world are much big- Sean murphy | spinnaker Jacksonville and UNF shout-outs –– such sean murphy| spinnaker to the U.S. government and freedom is high Gingrich made an appearance at the Univer- ger than left wing and right wing and Not all the protesters on The Green had a as when CNN cut to a take of Student Body Students watched the GOP debate from the Robinson Theater amongst fellow students and faculty. - adding that the most immediate threat is sity Center hours before the debate. Libertarian and conservative.” serious issue to address. President Matt Brockelman and Student “Islamicism,” or Islamic fundamentalism. Gerald Joseph, president of the UNF Government Senate President Carlo Fassi Gingrich still fought back and forth, but “The fact is, there are people around the At the end of the speech, Gingrich Pride Club, said the group’s biggest mo- Affairs Everett Malcolm quickly silenced –– and when lighter moments revealed the Binder said the campaign is getting ugly, world who, for religiously upheld reasons, asked the crowd for their help and support. tive is to bring equality for all people. them. He told Jones The Green is not an candidates’ hilarity. and he understands why they resorted to are prepared to kill us,” Gingrich said. One Gingrich supporter, Tommy Peacock, Although the club is nonpartisan, he said amplified speech zone. “We all laughed at the same things,” attacking each other. Gingrich also expressed a need for the bellowed out, “You got it!” the Republican Party’s platform is not the “[The Terry Jones group] was not aware Winckler-Zuniga said. Holland focused on the positive aspect government to invest more in the military, “It encouraged the crowd, and it en- answer to the nation’s issues. of the university policy,” Malcolm said. UNF Communication Professor of presidential debates –– the opportunity including better transitional programs, ergized him,” Peacock said about his “We believe the GOP is anti-everything,” “They opted to stay [at The Green] and not Christine Holland said candidate Ron for U.S. citizens to make informed deci- similar to the G.I. Bill, for young soldiers exclamation. “I want to see him go on Joseph said. “We don’t want this country to use amplified sound.” Paul made her laugh, but did not “win” sions when voting for the next president. and more programs for veterans, such as with momentum.” go back to the 1950s.” Contrasting with the serious tone of the debate. “These are four articulate men,” Wounded Warrior. Ron Paul was the only GOP candidate most of the protester groups was a group “Though Ron is a cowboy, humorous Holland said. “These public debates, where Gingrich gained a number of loyal Email Hali Harden at who had supporters out on The Green. The that called themselves The Definitely and a lot of fun, I don’t believe he will get we can watch them exchange remarks and [email protected]. fans on the campaign trail. Kansas native supporters held up huge signs and banners Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert elected,” Holland said. ideas, are a beautiful way to elect a presi- Vicky Sciolaro and her daughter said they that read “Ron Paul for President.” Florida Counter-Protest Group. The students felt opposition in terms of dent. It allows the people to evaluate each have traveled about 2,000 miles to follow State College at Jacksonville student The group’s lead organizer, Josh who won the debate in their eyes. Robinson candidate and make an educated decision.” the former House speaker. The media has Victoria Isenhower said the media is try- Freedman, UNF political science senior, said she admired Paul’s performance, even While the Republican presidential de- nicknamed them the “Newt Tribe” in ref- ing to keep Paul out of the race; however, said “The Colbert Report” host represents though she doesn’t like his positions. bate brought a level of national excitement erence to their entire family’s support of Isenhower believes he is just what the U.S. a “better tomorrow, tomorrow.” Winckler-Zuniga said candidate Newt previously unknown to the UNF campus, Gingrich. government needs. Throughout the night, members of the Gingrich surprised her, as she has been students may find themselves wondering keri weiland | spinnaker “[The media] doesn’t want Ron Paul be- group joined up with the likes of Paul around long enough to see Gingrich as if the candidates actually understand the People were curious to see who was on stage at the CNN live tent. cause he would change everything just like supporters and Occupy Jacksonville pro- a loose cannon since the inception of his issue that matters to them most. it needs to be,” Isenhower said. “Ron Paul testers and said “Stephen Colbert for political career. Winckler-Zuniga expressed concern for colony on the moon. numbers as other groups, Seabrook said. is our only hope.” President,” all while wearing Statue of UNF Political Science Professor Michael what candidate Rick Santorum said about “The country is spending money that it But there is an apathy towards the 2012 Terry Jones, the pastor of Dove World Liberty headbands. Binder, who has also followed Gingrich’s Latin America and immigration laws be- doesn’t have, and the $15 million recorded presidential elections that wasn’t there ADVERTISEMENTS Outreach Center, who made international Spectators and protesters expressed political career for years, was surprised cause she has family members from the doesn’t even include promises made to wel- in 2008 when then presidential-hopeful notoriety by burning a Quran September excitement toward all the activity on by Gingrich’s debate performance for a nearby continent. fare dependents and the elderly,” said Yemi Barack Obama engaged students. 2010, led the group which caused the most The Green. different reason. “I don’t think any of them understand Olaogun, a UNF accounting senior. “It’s a Seabrook said he hopes this event will commotion. Jones said he is running as a Stephanie Pagin, a UNF sociology se- “Traditionally Gingrich does well, but what it’s like to come to this country,” train wreck. I still love America and can’t energize students to think about the presi- presidential candidate for the Republican nior, said the way protesting groups got in this debate his performance was sub- Winckler-Zuniga said. think of a place I’d rather live, but this is dential election and participate. Party in the 2012 general elections. Jones their message across surprised her. par,” Binder said. “While he debated well, Holland observed Santorum’s expert getting out of hand. Have you seen the tax said his platform is based on much more “I’ve never really been to a protest, so it wasn’t his best effort. In a few instances, deflection technique when he addressed code? It’s a disaster.” than social issues. it’s all new.” Pagin said. “I’ve never seen Gingrich didn’t have a good response to Puerto Rico. There is no lack of political rhetoric Sara Gossman and Cecilia Podrecca “Our main policy is America first,” such hate spewed in public. There are kids [candidate Mitt] Romney’s rebuttals.” “When he asked about whether or not he concerning the objective of fixing the contributed to this report. Jones said. “We have to deport all illegals out there, and they are teaching them this.” Whitney Croxton, a UNF public rela- supports making Puerto Rico the 51st state, economy –– the top issue for college stu- and focus on our own issues.” tions senior, said she was not a fan of the he didn’t answer the question,” Holland dents, said UNF Assistant Political Science Jones’ group featured a megaphone banter between Gingrich and Romney. said. “Instead, he got into discussing his professor Dr. Nicholas Seabrook –– but sub- Email Erin Ostrowsky at amplifying messages such as “Impeach Email Jordan Harirchi at “I think it’s frustrating that they contin- friends in Puerto Rico.” stantive and clear strategy rarely seems [email protected]. Obama,” “Homosexuality is an abomina- [email protected]. ue to attack each other instead of focusing One other detriment young voters face to surface. tion” and “Deport all illegal immigrants,” on the issues,” Croxton said. is the idea that candidates promote unre- Young voters could impact the presiden- but Associate Vice President of Student Binder was surprised that Romney and alistic ideas, such as Gingrich’s plan for a tial election if they turned up in the same EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 21

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By chris jones Presidential Envoys take front row seats at GOP debate contributing writer stats: stats: Now that almost every radio Station: KCMP – The Current Station: KEXP (NPR Affiliate) station streams online, not only (NPR Affiliate) Where: Seattle The number of volunteers grew are you able to take your favorite Where: Northfield,M inn. Format: Mainly alternative rock and throughout debate week, as the stations wherever you go, you can Format: Adult album alternative eclectic listen to those stations from any- Signal Strength: 97,600 watts Signal Strength: 4,700 watts Republican showdown neared where in the world. You can catch If you’re looking for newer mu- having a more approachable With bands like Nirvana and up on sports radio for 24-hour sic, the Current has it. The Current taste which is tailored for the Pearl Jam, Seattle is no stranger By dargan thompson Tim Tebow coverage or savor the is a significant choice if you like pop/rock niche to groundbreaking new artists. assistant features editor latest Gregorian chanting. Sirius XMU and don’t want to pay However, this is beneficial to KEXP plays indie alternative but Radio stations are a great way the fee. Don’t expect anything too someone who wants jams for his also has several hours of shows While most UNF students’ involve- to find new music. Yes, automated cutting-edge, though. party without worrying about dedicated to mixes of genres ment in the debate was limited to gawking services like Pandora exist, but This station differs from the some super obscure experimental like Latin, world, hip-hop and at the CNN buses on their way to class, a trusting services like these are rest of the stations on this list by song freaking out his guests. American blues. group of students in Presidential Envoys like trusting automated street spent the week running errands for CNN lights — sooner or later, they’re and ended up with front row seats in the going to fail you. Lazzara Performance Hall. I searched for new music stats: stats: The Presidential Envoys is a group of stations via Web searches and student ambassadors that hosts events searching the TuneIn radio app. Station: KCRW (NPR Affiliate) Station: WFMU for UNF President John Delaney and the TuneIn is just one of the many ra- Where: Santa Monica, Calif. Where: Jersey City, N.J. UNF Alumni Association. Fourteen of dio apps on smartphones that al- Format: Public radio, eclectic music Format: Freeform the members were chosen to help with the lows you to search and play thou- Signal Strength: Varies, multiple re- Signal Strength: Varies, multiple re- debate. Starting Monday of debate week, sands of stations. peaters throughout the area. One of the DJs, Anne Litt, has a peaters throughout the area. but they are probably the ones the students worked as runners whenever After spending a month listen- Since 1977, KCRW has hosted light mix on Saturdays and plays What can I say? WFMU is one who will like your music five years they were available, gave tours to CNN ing to many stations, I ranked the Morning Becomes Eclectic, which everything and anything from the brave station when it comes to down the road. representatives, escorted people back and stations by moving them up on the East Coasters may refer to as ‘60s on. music. The DJs are very liberal Most people who make this forth from the Student Union and helped my presets. Each of these four sta- “afternoon becomes eclectic.” KCRW also has a second when it comes to the term “free- city their new home would say set up. tions listed is free of charge and This show features new music online station, a 24-hour mu- form” – more like free for all. You Jacksonville station programing Derek Davis, the Envoys’ student lead commercial free. daily and live in-studio concerts sic station, which plays hand- will either love it or hate it, judg- is not WFMU’s forte. However, for the event, said one of the highlights Email Chris Jones at weekly. DJs pick what they want picked music from each of ing by your first listen. And if you I know some teenage girls who was getting to act the part of a candidate [email protected]. to play on this eclectic station. the station’s DJs. like it, your friends will hate it, would love to disagree. erin ostrowsky | spinnaker on stage to check the sound and light- From left: UNF Presidential Envoys Larissa Johnson, Briana Jones, Lindsay Miller and Lexi Dupre stand in for the candidates during a soundcheck. ing. Davis participated in a mock debate ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT with CNN host Wolf Blitzer to make sure everything would run smoothly for the actual event. “I was Mitt Romney for a good six hours one day,” he said, “answering ques- tions as I thought Romney would.” Larissa Johnson, voice chair for Envoys, also got to stand in for a candi- date during one of the sound checks. From left: Presidential Envoys Johnson and She said the absence of an audience Derek Davis sit in front of UNF President John intimidated her. Delaney at the GOP debate. “There wasn’t even anyone in the au- dience, and we were nervous,” she said. erin ostrowsky | spinnaker the only students chosen to help with the “We couldn’t imagine if it was all full.” For the Envoys, Debate Week meant loads of event, she said. The Envoys had planned on working errands on behalf of UNF. “It was just such a neat experience to all week with CNN but did not expect to “I feel like I could judge the character represent the university and get to say, ‘I be able to be in the Lazzara during the de- of the candidates more,” she said. “I feel was one of the people that stood there. I bate. It came as a surprise Jan. 25 when like I could tell if they were being genu- was the face of UNF on TV,’” Amick said. they received an email saying they would ine or not. And I paid more attention be- “We may have met the future president of be sitting in the front row. cause I was so close, and it was so real.” the United States. That’s a huge deal!” Jayme Amick, a UNF psychology se- During commercial breaks, the can- Davis said the experience changed his nior and two-year Envoys veteran, said didates came over to shake the Envoys’ outlook on politics. she was honored just to work with CNN. erin ostrowsky | spinnaker hands and talk to them, Davis said. Paul “I was never too political before,” he Getting to sit front row was more than The stand-in Envoys felt nervous about the expressed enthusiasm about being on said, “but sitting in the front row really she had expected. lack of audience during their volunteer stint. a college campus again, and Santorum made me realize, and made me appreciate “It was really humbling,” she said. in case CNN caught it on tape. said: “It’s awesome to see students that I have my vote, I have my voice, and I “We sat in front of President Delaney.” “There are all these cameras fac- out here.” can make a difference.” In the front row, the Envoys were ing you,” she said, “and you don’t know Overall, the experience was one those front and center any time the cameras which one’s actually filming you.” involved will never forget, they said. turned toward the crowd. Amick said it Watching from the front row was an Amick said it was cool to get to be a part was amazing but nerve-wracking. She entirely different experience than watch- of one of the historical events on UNF’s Email Dargan Thompson at said she was afraid to sneeze or yawn, ing a debate on TV, Johnson said. campus. It was also an honor to be one of [email protected]. EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS 22 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 23

OSPREY RADIO TOP 30 Come watch your Ospreys take on the Introducing # ARTIST waves feb ALBUM TITLE RECORD LABEL Why wade through tide pools when Stetson Hatters on the court. UNF’s wom- 1 BLACK KEYS “El Camino” Nonesuch you could catch the waves? 04 en’s basketball team, ranked fifth in its The District’s 2 GUIDED BY VOICES “Let’s Go Eat The Factory” GBV the swell: conference, will take on Stetson’s wom- en’s team, ranked second, at 4:30 p.m. 3 PORCELAIN RAFT “Strange Weekend” Secretly Canadian At February’s Art Walk, take a break from the feb Then, UNF’s men’s team and Stetson’s newest addition…. 4 THEE OH SEES “Carrion Crawler/The Dream [EP]” In the Red fine wares of Jacksonville artists and scoot men’s team, tied for seventh in their con- 5 REAL ESTATE “Days” Domino 01 over to the Museum of Contemporary Art ference, duke it out at 7 p.m. Tickets are 6 ATLAS SOUND “Parallax” 4AD from 6-8 p.m. There, UNF Professor Nicholas free to UNF students with a valid Osprey 7 CLOUD NOTHING “Attack on Memory” Carpark de Villiers will screen 13 black-and-white 8 TY SEGALL “Singles 2007-2010” Goner 1Card, as well as to children 2 and under. * silent film portraits created by the master The Shuttle! Each student with valid ID is allowed one 9 M83 “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” Mute of pop art himself, Andy Warhol. The screen guest ticket for $5. Reserved tickets are 10 GOTYE “Making Mirrors” Universal Republic tests, all shot in Warhol’s famous New York $12, $10 for adults and $8 for those either 11 BIG PINK “Future This” 4AD studio, The Factory, from 1964 to 1966, are 17 and under or 55 and older. 12 LOS CAMPESIONS! “Hello Sadness” Arts and Crafts now presented with all-new music courtesy 13 DAVID LYNCH “Crazy Clown Time” Sunday Best-Pias of musicians Dean Wareham and Britta Phil- 14 PAPER SCISSORS “In Loving Memory” Source lips. Admission is free, so enjoy the show. 15 DUKE SPIRIT “Bruiser” Shangri-La feb Worried about hosting a Super Bowl party 16 CATE LE BON “Cryk” The Control Grou 05 at your place because of all the mess and 17 ENVY CORPS “It Culls You” Tempo Club mania? Change the game plan and en- 18 WILCO “The Whole Love” Anti joy the Pats-Giants showdown on a big 19 BIG DEAL “Lights Out” Mute screen television from the comfort of the 20 DARKNESS FALLS “Alive in Us” HFN UNF Boathouse. The doors open for the PHOTO OF THE WEEK 21 COASTING “You’re Never Going Back” M’Lady’s big game at 5 p.m., and food and drink 22 PHANTOGRAM “Nightlife” Barsuk specials will run until the end of the game. 23 DEER TICK “Divine Providence” Partisan Don your oddly similar Giants or Patriots 24 TOM WAITS “Bad As Me” Anti colors, and head to your favorite table. 25 GOSPEL MUSIC “How To Get To Heaven From Jacksonville, FL” Kill Rock Stars 26 LAURA GIBSON “La Grande” Barsuk All 27 SUMMER CAMP “Welcome to Condale” Moshi Moshi This photo was taken with a Can- 28 KABBS “The Kabbs” Self-Released on 50D by Shannon Baker, a UNF Inclusive advertising senior. Residence 29 THE DO “Both Ways Open Jaws” Six Degrees Rent 30 TRAILER TRASH TRACYS “Ester” Domino “This image to me stands for Life Compiled by michael radcliffe, Osprey Radio Music Director our generation. We are the Furnished ones who can turn this country Program Every week, Osprey Radio compiles a list of the Top 30 albums it’s spinning. This chart contributes to a national Top 200 around, and one way is to take & album chart by the College Music Journal. action and vote, let our voices be heard. We can make a better Unfurnished tomorrow if we react today.” of the PHOTO BY SHANNON BAKER Q “How did the debate affect your Thursday routine?” Week: COMPILED By dargan thompson

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24 sports Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 ANALYSIS Athletes bring spotlight UNF hockey looks to start Fire and ice: Men’s basketball wins at Lipscomb but can’t beat Belmont to UNF endurance events four-game series strong

By jordan harirchi By josh Brannock assistant sports EDITOR Sports EDITOR

To learn more about the UNF UNF finished its four-game road swing 44-36 The triathlon club is on a mission to Triathalon Club, visit unftriathalon. with two road games Jan. 28 and Jan. 30. bring health, endurance and a better un- com to see its training schedule and The Ospreys went 1-1 over the weekend. Belmont out scored UNF 44-36 in derstanding of the events to UNF. contacts. The Ospreys (11-13, 5-6 Atlantic Sun) head- the paint Jan. 28. George Yoho, president of the triath- ed to Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 28, to wallop lon club, has spent the last semester at- the Lipscomb Bison (11-12, 6-5 A-Sun) 71-59. tempting to make the club bigger. his marathon background, he still strug- The team then went just down the road to “[I had to] constantly tell people to gled his first time out. get walloped by the Belmont Bruins (16-7, 38-12 come out and try and make friends,” Yoho “I’m a runner, but when I came into 9-2 A-Sun) 83-69 Jan. 30. said. “A lot of people were intimidated … the club, I had no experience with swim- The Ospreys soundly beat the Bison, UNF out socred Lipscomb 38-12 in so I had to make it sound like more fun.” ming or cycling,” Hawkins said. “Going only allowing them to get within six points the paint Jan. 26. Yoho said that the club isn’t just for into the pool was really intimidating.” of tying the game with 3:11 remaining in athletes who are well-trained and have Hawkins said everyone should go the second half. At Belmont, the game was experience in distance events. Everyone out, whether they’re a strong ath- never close. The Ospreys cut the Bruins’ 15-9 is welcomed, whether they are a new- lete or just looking to continue a new lead down to nine with 4:50 remaining in comer to the art of triathlons, looking to year’s resolution. the second half, but the team’s late surge get into better shape or looking for more “I would say go for it, dive on in. It’s UNF offensively out rebounded fizzled out, scoring only one bucket after training for competitions. open to all levels. You don’t have to be a Belmont 15-9 Jan 30. that. Here is an analysis of the weekend. To start a club at UNF, Yoho had to find pro; I sure wasn’t. I say just do it.” The rock isn’t that precious to the a faculty member to sponsor the club. Hawkins said he was inspired to join Ospreys. The Ospreys have a bad case of Yoho sought out who he thought was the the group after he watched an Ironman buttery fingers. The team averaged 18 turn- 13-10 perfect fit, Dr. Jeffrey Wight, UNF exer- race and ran into the group at Club Fest. overs a game over the weekend, 2.4 more cise science professor. “I saw an Ironman on TV, and I was than the season average. Towson, which The Ospreys offensively out re- Wight said he was ecstatic to be a part like, ‘I’m going to take it to the next lev- just broke its Div. 1 record 41-game losing bounded Lipscomb 13-10 Jan. 28. of the club. His main goal is to bring a el and try a triathlon’,” Hawkins said. streak, leads all teams with 18.9 turnovers healthy lifestyle to UNF students and an “Initially, I joined it to meet people of a Brett oakes | spinnaker per game, according to Fox Sports. Junior the belmont vision environment in which students can learn like mind, people I could train with that Chad LaBerge celebrates after scoring a goal against the University of Florida Gators Jan. 20. The Ospreys stopped a Fred Landers had trouble holding on to the ball against Belmont. UNF averaged 18 turnovers per game during two Forward Andy Diaz and senior guard with their peers. also wanted to get stronger and faster.” five-game losing skid by sweeping the Embry-Riddle Eagles. road games this past weekend. 22-43 Jimmy Williams didn’t help the cause. “I’m certainly passionate about fit- The club will be entering its first year The two combined for 17 of the 36 turn- ness and health and getting students ex- as an official member of the Florida By josh Brannock Of the nine teams UNF has played this overs over the weekend, with Diaz rack- in the paint. The Osprey defense was stout UNF hit just 22 of its 43 free ercising,” Wight said. “Talking about it Collegiate Triathlon Conference. The Sports EDITOR season, the Ospreys have a losing record to ing up five turnovers in 13 minutes of play against Lipscomb, only 12 post points, but throws over the weekend. and learning about it is one thing, but club will participate in triathlons that just two of them, Duke University and the against Belmont. Belmont revealed the Ospreys’ icy feathers, actually doing it is another.” vary in distance. In the sprint events, the After starting 2012 going 1-5, the University of Florida. Can anyone besides Granberry and managing 44 points in the paint. Wight and Yoho are both passion- participants will swim 750 m, bike 20 km UNF men’s hockey team swept Embry- Headed into the next four games against Smith shoot a three? Junior guards Free throw shooting is… This seems to 7-21 ate about the competitiveness of the (12 mi) and finish off the event with a 5 Riddle University in a two game series. Miami, the team will once again have to Jerron Granberry and Parker Smith ac- be the topic of discussion every week. The sport and the fact that the club is open km (3 mi) run. In the events that follow The team will now look ahead to a four- overcome the lack of depth in order to get count for 110 of the 133 three-pointers made Ospreys shot 51.2 percent over the weekend game series against the University of Travis Wallace made just 7 of his to anyone. the Olympic distances, each participant a win. this year for the Ospreys. Their combined from the free throw line, again lower than 21 total shots over the weekend. “I urge my students to get involved, will have to swim 1.5 km (roughly 1 mi), Miami Hurricanes Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. “The only advantage [UM] has is that average is a respectable 39.4 percent for their season average of 64.6 percent. and I know that young people love com- bike 40 km (24 mi) and run 10 km (6 mi) to UNF is 18-7 in its first season of they’ve got a lot more bodies then we do,” the year, compared to the rest of the team’s If the Ospreys continue to shoot from peting in athletics,” Wight said. “When finish the race. American Collegiate Hockey Association King said. “They’ve got a full stack of 21 … 21.5 percent. the line as horribly as they have thus far, students like George create opportunities play. Both UNF and its next opponent UM they’ve got a good group, it’s going to be an The only problem is that one was hot and the team average will be much lower than 14 for students, I’m thrilled and do whatever are on probation and will be playing the fi- interesting series.” the other was cold in both games this week- 64.6 percent. On the bright side, junior for- I can to help.” Email Josh Brannock at nal games of the season for pride and not a The team is already looking ahead to end. Smith found fire against Lipscomb, ward David Jeune was 8-8 from the line on Matt Sauey had 14 total rebounds “This club is for giving other stu- [email protected] spot in the playoffs. next season as they hope to make UNF going 4-9 from beyond the arc. Granberry the weekend. against Lipscomb Jan. 28. dents that are athletes an opportunity Follow @spinnakersports. UNF traveled nearly two hours south hockey one of the marquee sporting events was 1-6. Against Belmont, Granberry went The Ospreys are 7-3 at home and 4-10 to compete if they’re not in the athletic to play Embry-Riddle in Daytona Jan. 27. in the Jacksonville area. King stated the 3-8, while Smith was 0-4, forcing most of in away games and are currently tied department,” Yoho added. “It doesn’t The scrappy Ospreys fought hard and came team has a lot of big changes coming and his attempts. for seventh in the conference with the 3 matter their experience or level that they away with a 6-5 win. UNF had just nine to- will look to add diversity to the teams ros- Sophomore forward Charles McRoy Stetson Hatters. The Ospreys have a can compete.” tal skaters for the game, due to injury. ter for next season. and freshman forward Fred Landers were chance to break that tie at home against All members of the student body are “Hard work, great cardio and heart won “[We’re] looking to bring in a bunch of Sauey had just three total re- the only other players who attempted a Stetson (8-14, 5-6 A-Sun) Jan. 4. The fol- bounds against Belmont Jan. 30. able to participate in the club, but Yoho us this game in a packed Daytona ice rink,” Canadian and North American players. three-pointer in either game, Landers lowing game is at home as well, against said some are hesitant at first because of Hans King, assistant coach for UNF, said af- Within the next month we’re looking to missing his one attempt against Lipscomb the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles the daunting idea of running a triathlon. ter the first game of the weekend. “It was a make a big deal bringing in a lot of talented and McRoy missing his one attempt (11-11, 5-6 A-Sun) Jan. 6. Yoho stressed that it doesn’t matter what good feeling to finally get the losing streak players,” said King. . against Belmont. Upcoming schedule a participant’s pace is initially, and ev- over, especially playing on the road.” Ospreys craft masterpieces in eryone is there to get better and motivate UNF came back home to host Embry in FEB 4 Email Josh Brannock at the paint, but opponents do too. The Email Jordan Harirchi at VS. Stetson University each other through the tough times. Jacksonville Jan. 28. The game proved UNF [email protected] Ospreys consistently scored many points [email protected] Junior Dillion Hawkins recently had the Eagles’ number this season as the Follow @spinnakersports. The Belmont vision 7 P.M. in the paint but allowed too many points Follow @spinnakersports. David Jeune finishes a strong dunk against Belmont FEB 6 joined the group and was one of the more Ospreys came away with a dominating 7-2 Jan. 30. UNF averaged 37 points in the paint for the in their loss this weekend. The Ospreys av- two weekend games. VS. Florida Gulf Coast University experienced athletes when it came to dis- win. The Ospreys went 4-0 against Embry eraged 37 of their 70 total points per game 7 P.M. tance running. Hawkins said even with this season. SPORTS SPORTS 26 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, February 1, 2012 27

Sports in Brief InsidetheHuddle UNF Wrestling places 10th in National Duals in Georgia The UNF Wrestling club placed 10th out would bounce back to beat the 13th-seeded of 24 teams in the NCWA National Dual Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Meet Wrestling Championship Tournament eighth-seeded Georgia Southern University. Jan. 27-28 in Dalton, Ga. In the team’s final match, it couldn’t pull In the first round, the 12th-seeded out a victory for ninth place against Marion Ospreys defeated the 21st-seeded University Military Institute and had to settle for 10th Jordan Harirchi Josh Brannock Katie Gile Greg Parlier of Georgia (UGA). The Ospreys lost decisively for the weekend. Assistant Sports Editor Sports Editor Staff Writer Editor in Chief in the next two rounds to the third place The Ospreys will travel to Athens, Ga. for team, University of Maryland, Baltimore the next meet, the Classic City Tournament, County and then to the fourth place team, hosted by UGA Feb. 4. Question 1: With Danica Patrick close to bagging a deal that has her in the Daytona 500 and much of the Sprint Cup, will NASCAR be more Grand Valley State University. In the consolation round, the Ospreys Jordan Harirchi exciting this season?

It is intriguing and I’m happy for her, but It’s NASCAR, so no. They should look into You betcha! Instead of watching white paint Danica could bag plenty more than just Lacrosse looks ahead in attempt to get first win NASCAR will never be an entertaining sport mixing typical stock car racing with F1-style drying, it’ll be like watching beige paint dry- a deal... for me. The most exciting aspects are the tracks. Think about it, those big tanks weav- ing. Ooooh. The UNF men’s lacrosse team will look only four seniors, the Ospreys know they will wrecks, and you hate to see those as much as ing in and out of turns would be awesome. to bounce back Feb. 11 against Savannah have some learning curves. you like to see them. College of Art and Design after the team lost Although the outcomes were bleak, its first two games of the season. there were a few positives this weekend. UNF began its season Jan. 28 by losing in a Sophomore attacker Pat Thomas netted Question 2: Who is the bigger signee, Albert Pujols with the Anaheim Angels or Prince Fielder with the Detroit Tigers? blowout to the University of Central Florida two goals against USF and one against UCF Knights, 32-6. The Ospreys followed the em- while providing leadership to the offense. According to size, I don’t think any player Well, with the recent injury to Victor Martinez, The Player Formerly Known As Prince, if only Pujols will inject an average-at-best barrassing loss Jan. 29 with a stronger effort, Senior midfielders Kyle Nelson and Chase is as massive as Fielder. Pujols might be the I’d say Fielder. Imagine being a pitcher and because I really enjoy saying that. Anaheim offense with some much needed but the team still lost 11-6 to the University Spanos each had a goal and an assist apiece biggest just because of how much his move knowing you have to go up against Miguel power, while Prince gives power to the of South Florida Bulls. Despite outscoring against USF. takes away from the St. Louis Cardinals. He Cabrera and Fielder back-to-back, then when powerful. You’ll see a bigger direct impact the Bulls 2-1 in the second half, the Ospreys Nelson summed the weekend up simply, was the heart of last year’s World Series win- V-Mart comes back, him too. out of Albert, but I’d hate to be a central were unable to mount a comeback. “Penalties and missed opportunities con- ner. Fielder definitely gives an already good division pitcher this year. Tigers’ team a huge boost of talent. An 0-2 start is not what the Ospreys were tinued to haunt us throughout the game. hoping for, but Coach Peterson told the Hopefully we can overcome them in our team following the disappointing weekend next game against S.C.A.D,” Nelson said. Question 3: Do the New England Patriots stand a chance of winning the Super Bowl if tight end Rob Gronkowski is out? that he was encouraged by the effort the Zach Morgan Ospreys put forth. As a young squad, with The dude did catch 90 balls for 1,327 It’s going to be an interesting game wheth- For the sake of watching a nail-biter on It doesn’t hurt anybody but the com- yards and 17 touchdowns. It would defi- er he’s in or out. I think it helps the Giants Sunday, I certainly hope they stand a mentators, who lose one of the great nitely be difficult to win without Tom a lot, but it doesn’t completely take out chance. No denying it: I want the Giants to names in the game. Tom Brady, while Brady’s favorite target. the Pats. For maybe the last time this year, win. But I don’t want a tension-free game I’ll never admit to being a fan, can Gronk In, Gronk Win. because something’s gotta hold me over turn any ‘ole white guy into a star until next season! receiver.

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Sports in Brief Rugby continues conference play after win UNF track and field teams win 12 golds at Embry-Riddle Challenge

The UNF men’s and women’s track and Frazier won her second event of the year. field teams will enter their next competi- Junior Jaybria Calcote also took first in the tion Feb. 17 on a runner’s high. 600m. It was her first time competing in The Ospreys dominated the Embry- the event. Riddle Challenge, their last meet before The men’s team was successful as the Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships in well, with sophomore Sean White tak- Johnson City, Tennessee. ing gold medals in the 800m (1:58.90) Outclassing opponents in the lon- and the 1000m (2:33.72). Senior Cameron ger races, the Osprey track and field Dickerson finished a nudge ahead of ju- teams placed first in 12 out of 39 events nior James Post in the 600m. Post’s 1:20.91 Jan. 28 at the Embry-Riddle Challenge in was just shy of Dickerson’s 1:20.59. Andrew Noble | spinnaker Daytona Beach, Fla. Sophomore David Shepherd broke his UNF rugby was strong on both offense and defense in its first conference game of the season against Eckerd Uni- The women’s team earned seven of the school record for the second time this sea- versity Jan. 28. gold medals. Senior Erin Nixon took first son in the pole vault event, taking first The UNF rugby team is traveling south eventually scored in the second half after in the 800m (2:19.15) and 1000m (2:57.61) with a mark of 5.05m. The 4x800 relay this upcoming weekend as they play two gaining a man advantage over UNF after races and has won all four of her events team of Dickerson, Post, Taylor Sumagpang south Florida teams. one of the Deadbirds was ejected for stomp- this year. and Evan Rosenberg won a gold medal UNF will play the University of Miami Feb. ing on a player. Later, the referee explained Freshman Elle Baker earned the first (7:49.29). 4, followed by a face-off with Florida Gulf he removed the player to send a message to victory of her college career. Her 5:08.74 Both teams will be attempting to better Coast University Feb. 5. everyone else. UNF’s Trace Horevitz scored a beat junior Meggie Emons (5:13.96) in the their finishes at the A-Sun championships The Deadbirds played their first confer- try for UNF late in the game to make it a women’s mile event. Emons would not be from last year. The women’s team finished ence game as a Division III team Jan. 28 19-7 game. denied a gold medal, though, winning the in second place, behind blowout winner against Eckerd University. The team domi- The Deadbirds will fight for their first- 5000m with a time of 18:20.82. Jacksonville University, and the men’s team nated the Tritons, coming away with a 19-7 ever Division III national championship and Junior Christina King took first in the finished in fifth place, just behind

Andrew Noble | spinnaker win at home. will have to overcome a lack of financial and pole vault (3.65 m), while posting her best USC Upstate. UNF lacrosse started its season with back-to-back loses to Florida schools. The Ospreys lost to UCF 32-6 Jan. 28 and UNF started strong, scoring 12 unan- school support that other teams in the coun- height of the year. Winning the triple lost to USF Jan. 29 11-6. swered points in the first half. Eckerd try have. jump with 11.47m, sophomore Brianna Jordan Harirchi SPORTS 28 Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com